Does the Deeproot Scout retain their Potion Ability whilst Transmogrified?

Can the Deeproot Scout use any of its items whilst Transmogrified? ie can it attack with a Mostrous Maul (+1 Green Arm as well as 2 Action +1 Red CRUNCH!) whilst Transmogrified?

It doesnt seem clear BUT I dont see much of an advantage to the Consul if the Hero is just as powerful whilst a Toad.... (for the sake of avoiding a dummy spit from the player I allowed all equipment to function - potions to be used, hats to be worn, Maul to attack etc )

Your thoughts? Rules that clarify? Errata? FAQ ? Anything that says one way or the other?

Basically the toad card replaces your hero's card. So they have the ability to carry potions but since their card has no potion power on it it cannot use them, but can carry them if that makes sense. The toad retains all items you have, so if a witch frogs a dex character they just make that frog better in some cases, being able to draw a potion or heart on every successful hit can be strong in the right game.

So basically the witches want to frog str/will characters to lessen their impact on the game and take their potions out of play (especially a pesky paladins potions).

A toad is a shapeshift. So, it orks like any other shapeshift. You keep your equipment, but your actual character is wholly represented by the miserable toad card. So, no potion and stats/abilities/affinities replace by that of the toad.